
Bex from Paignton runs her own face and body painting business. Here she talks about her connection to Torbay and what she loves about living and working here.

Paignton resident and charity founder, Vanessa, talks about her connection to Torbay and how it compares to her hometown of Johannesburg, South Africa.
Everyday life in Torbay is full of stories worth telling. Not just the big moments, but the quieter ones too — the people helping others, starting something new, building a business, learning a skill, supporting a neighbour, running a group, or making their corner of Torbay better.
That is what Torbay Story is here to celebrate. We want to hear from the people who live and work here and share the stories that show what Torbay is really like.
We want to capture the real experiences that make up life across Torquay, Paignton, Brixham and the wider Bay. And we want to amplify the stories of people shaping the Bay's future.
If you have a story to tell, complete our case study form or email torbaystory@torbay.gov.uk